What happened on Tuesday July 09, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 09, 1968:

• MLB Division Split Announcement Major League Baseball announces its plan to split into two divisions for the 1969 season, a transformative decision that would reshape the structure of professional baseball in the United States.
• 39th MLB All-Star Game in Houston The National League (NL) defeated the American League (AL) 1-0 in the 39th MLB All-Star Game at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the game.
• Wilt Chamberlain NBA Trade Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first reigning NBA Most Valuable Player to be traded, moving from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a significant moment in professional basketball history.
• The Seekers' Final BBC Performance BBC-TV broadcasts 'Farewell', the final performance of the folk-rock band The Seekers, which attracted an impressive audience of 10 million viewers.
• Paolo Di Canio Birth Paolo Di Canio, an Italian football (soccer) player who would later become known for his controversial playing style and political statements, is born.

Events in 1968

July 09, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 09, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 09, 1968

July 09, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 191st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 09, 1968 can also be written as 7/9/1968 in the US and as 9/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 09, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 09, 1968:

• Paolo Di Canio

  Controversial Italian footballer and manager known for his passionate playing style and political statements, who had a notable career in...

• Elisabetta Perrone

  Renowned Italian race walker who won a silver medal in the 10km race-walking event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, representing Italy with...

• Álex Aguinaga

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 9th

Famous people died on July 09, 1968:

• Alexander Cadogan
• Alfredo Foglino
• Bruno Nardi

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 9th

July 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 09, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
2. Cliff Nobles - The Horse
3. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
4. Gary Puckett - Lady Willpower
5. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass

July 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 09, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. The Equals - Baby Come Back
2. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
3. OC Smith - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
4. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
5. Cupid's Inspiration - Yesterday Has Gone

July 09, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 09, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
2. Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
4. Shorty Long - Here Comes The Judge
5. Aretha Franklin - Think

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 9th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 09, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 09, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 09, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 09, 1968 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 09, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:44 pm and setting at 05:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1968.

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Someone born on July 09, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 26 days old,

or 2964 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20754 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 09, 1968?

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 09, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 09, 1968.

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